Neal was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, serving from 1967 to 1969 and attaining rank of second lieutenant with Battery C, 6th Battalion, 11th Artillery, 11th Infantry.

He worked at various jobs and was most recently working at Fulton FS in Lewistown. He was also governor of Forgottonia.

Neal was a member of Ipava Masonic Lodge, a life member of the VFW Post #1643 in Bend, Ore., and a member of Ipava American Legion Post #17.

Services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday Nov. 21 at the Ipava United Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Danie DeBeer officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at the the church.

Internment will be with military rites provided by the American Legion Post #17. Memorials may be made to the Ipava American Legion.

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